May 14, 2017 Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera finally pulled the trigger this week and fired embattled Lawrence police officer William Green for a host of corruption offenses including theft, threats on other police officers, abandoning a prisoner who escaped, refusing to show up for scheduled shifts, and falsely accusing another police officer of committing an […]
Lawrence, MA, May 11, 2017 – The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois, has donated $10,000 to The Psychological Center, Inc. – Daybreak Shelter in support of empowering people to reclaim their lives by providing food, shelter, mental health services, addiction counseling, and life skills to those in need. “This […]
Methuen Police are seeking the suspect, pictured here, wanted in a violent home invasion Friday. (Courtesy Photo) Click here for surveillance video footage of the suspect. (Please note that the dates are incorrect in the footage’s timestamp) METHUEN — Police Chief Joseph Solomon reports that the Methuen Police Department is seeking a suspect in a […]
METHUEN — Mayor Stephen Zanni and Police Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to announce that the Methuen Police Department will take part in the national Click It or Ticket campaign next week to promote seat belt use through increased traffic enforcement. The initiative is organized through the Massachusetts Highway Safety Division of the Executive […]
METHUEN, MA — Dermatologists David Gruber, MD from Andover Dermatology and Christine Kannler, MD from Northeast Dermatology Associates, will hold free skin cancer screenings at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen during the month of May, which is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer screenings are recommended for anyone who has experienced unprotected exposure to ultra […]
By: Beth D’Amato – April, 2017 Julian Jaramillo was born in Brownsville, Texas on January 31,1972. He comes from a strong military family which is why he says he entered the service right out of high school in 1991. Julian served from 1991 to 2006. As a United States Marine, Julian was deployed to Iraq […]
$1,600 from BASH Proceeds Donated to Veterans for Wheelchairs and Groceries Each year The Valley Patriot holds a charity BASH on the anniversary of the newspaper’s birth. “I’m so privileged and honored to be here. I’m so privileged and honored to support this BASH. And I will continue to support this BASH every year,” […]
By: Cindy Annis – April, 2017 The Dominoes group of the 1950’s was not the same group as Derek and the Dominos. They would come a little later in time. This group, The Dominos, were formed by Billy Ward and Rose Marks. This group helped get the careers of two of its members off and […]
By: Robin Desmet – April, 2017 I can’t walk by Wheezy’s cage without opening the door and showing him some love. He looks up as if to say “you again” and dutifully walks over when you approach his cage. When you start patting him he responds instantly with purrs and head butts. He is a […]
LAWRENCE — Chief James Fitzpatrick reports that the Lawrence Police Department arrested four people and seized two firearms during an aggressive two-day operation late last week. As a result: OSCAR MARCANO-VALVERDE, AGE 37, OF HAVERHILL is charged with: • Possession of a Firearm Without a License • Carrying a Firearm Without a License • Unlawful Possession of Ammunition […]
LAWRENCE — El Jefe James Fitzpatrick y el Departamento de Policía de Lawrence están advirtiendo a los residentes sobre las estafas telefónicas que se han reportado recientemente a la policía, en las que el estafador habla español en un intento de estafar a los residentes de su dinero o información personal. Según el Censo de […]
By: Helen Price – April, 2017 In recent months, New Hampshire (and, in fact, New England in general) has seen something of an increase in drugs-related problems. What the media termed a ‘heroin apocalypse’ was consistently raised as an issue during last year’s elections, and the drugs casualty rates are truly horrifying. Emergency services are […]
Leonardo Lara, 36, pleaded guilty yesterday to concealment money laundering, transacting in criminally-derived property, and theft of public funds. U.S. District Court Judge Rya W. Zobel scheduled sentencing for June 28, 2017. On at least 10 occasions between January and March 2012, Lara converted fraudulent United States Treasury tax refund checks for his own use. […]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV-JcHni_8E&t=61s&w=380&H=280] It’s amazing what the Valley Patriot has done with this annual BASH scholarship program,” said Chris Eldredge of the Lawrence High School Alumni Association. Each year The Valley Patriot throws an Anniversary BASH where awards are given to cops, firefighters, veterans, and those who fight for the 1st Amendment. The annual BASH also raises […]